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In modern society, with the acceleration of the pace of life, more and more people are troubled by gout due to work socializing and unhealthy lifestyle habits. Although the term “gout” may not be familiar to some people, many may understand when it comes to high uric acid.
High uric acid is not just a genetic issue; it is more directly related to our daily diet. Especially pork liver, a food that many people consider delicious, is about to be put on the agenda here. Pork liver is indeed a nutritional treasure trove, containing rich iron and vitamin A, as well as many trace elements. It is often recommended as a good blood supplement.
However, for people with high uric acid, pork liver is a food to avoid. This is because pork liver contains a large amount of purines, which when metabolized in the body, turn into uric acid. If there is too much uric acid, it is easy to form urate crystals at the joints, which is the main culprit of gout.
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Imagining a sales manager, socializing frequently, staying up late often, and not having regular meals. He often consumes pork liver, thinking that it can supplement nutrition. However, unknowingly, his uric acid levels rise, and gout comes knocking.
Let’s talk about another scenario of an IT engineer who works long hours. Due to high work pressure, he often eats dishes stir-fried with pork liver when dining out. Initially, he did not feel any abnormalities in his body until one day he suddenly felt intense pain in his toe joints, making it almost impossible to walk. Only then did he realize that it might be a gout attack. After a medical check-up, it was confirmed that high uric acid was the culprit.
In addition to pork liver, seafood and some legumes also contain a lot of purines, which are not friendly to people with high uric acid. Therefore, adjusting their diet is quite important for them.
Reducing the intake of high-purine foods and increasing the intake of low-purine foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, can help control blood uric acid levels, thereby avoiding the troubles of gout.
For gout patients, they need to be especially cautious in life. Not only should they pay strict attention to diet, but appropriate exercise and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits are also crucial.
For example, a programmer who often works overtime, after being diagnosed with gout, started to change his lifestyle by consuming fewer high-purine foods, engaging in more physical activities. Gradually, he found that his uric acid levels decreased, and the frequency of gout attacks also significantly reduced.
Although these cases are fictional, they reflect a real problem: unhealthy dietary habits and lifestyles are important factors leading to modern diseases such as gout. Each of us should be alert, plan our diet and lifestyle reasonably, and keep ourselves away from the troubles of gout.
To stay away from gout, besides avoiding high-purine foods, there are also seemingly harmless or even considered healthy foods that can pose a potential threat to gout patients. You may think fruits and vegetables are all healthy foods, right? Most fruits and vegetables are beneficial to health, but for people with high uric acid, certain fruits and vegetables may exacerbate their condition.
Tomatoes are widely acclaimed as healthy foods containing rich vitamin C and other antioxidants, and almost every household kitchen will have this ingredient. However, for individuals with high uric acid, tomatoes need to be handled with caution.
Some components in tomatoes may affect uric acid metabolism, temporarily causing an increase in blood uric acid levels. A middle-aged person engaged in marketing with high uric acid levels, but due to lack of awareness, continued to consume large amounts of tomatoes daily, resulting in a noticeable increase in the frequency of gout attacks.
Although legumes are a good source of plant protein, rich in fiber and minerals, some legumes such as black beans and soy milk have high purine content, posing a potential risk for people with high uric acid.
A laborer who engages in physical labor regularly, in order to supplement protein, frequently consumes black beans and drinks soy milk, unaware that this directly led to abnormal uric acid levels.
How can you make the right choices in your daily diet? If you have high uric acid levels, you need to first understand the purine content in foods. Eating as little as possible or avoiding high-purine foods can help control uric acid levels. You can moderately increase the intake of some low-purine fruits and vegetables, such as cucumbers, apples, etc.
For individuals with high uric acid, understanding and selecting appropriate foods are essential in controlling gout. Although some fruits and vegetables may need to be avoided in certain situations, through reasonable dietary adjustments and cooking methods, they can still enjoy their nutritional benefits. This lifestyle not only helps manage gout but also maintains overall health.
When it comes to managing gout and high uric acid, in addition to dietary adjustments, there are some traditional health preservation methods that can help alleviate symptoms and control the condition in the long run.
These methods may not have immediate effects like modern medical treatments, but they play an important auxiliary role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preventing gout recurrence.
Let’s talk about moderate physical activities. While intense exercise may temporarily elevate uric acid levels, moderate and appropriate exercise can help improve metabolism, increase muscle mass, reduce body fat, thereby aiding in lowering uric acid levels.
For example, an office worker who sits often, originally had very limited daily physical activity, gradually began light to moderate intensity walking and swimming daily upon the doctor’s advice. Not only did his weight decrease, but his uric acid levels also significantly improved.
Let’s consider traditional exercises like yoga and tai chi. Studies show that psychological stress and anxiety can indirectly affect uric acid metabolism by affecting the endocrine system. Managing stress through yoga and tai chi is a very effective complementary method.
For instance, a designer engaged in creative work, under significant work pressure, often felt anxious and tired, leading to fluctuating uric acid levels. He started practicing yoga, not only experiencing a significant improvement in mental state but also relief in gout symptoms.
Another unique perspective is considering hydrotherapy and hot spring baths in daily life. Minerals in hot springs, such as sulfur and magnesium, can help relax muscles, promote blood circulation, and have a certain relieving effect on arthritis and gout.
Hot spring baths can increase the body’s metabolic rate, helping to excrete uric acid. A middle-aged businessman who experienced multiple gout attacks found that after regular visits to hot spring resorts, not only did the pain of gout decrease, but his overall health condition also improved.
These traditional and natural therapies offer a different way of managing uric acid and gout compared to modern drug treatments. By combining dietary adjustments, appropriate physical activity, stress management, and utilizing natural therapies, you can not only help control uric acid levels but also enhance your quality of life.
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What foods do you think individuals with high uric acid levels should avoid? Feel free to discuss in the comments!
References
Liu Siyuan, Causal Relationships Between 4 Lipid Components and Gout: A Mendelian Randomization Study, Chongqing Medicine, June 20, 2024
